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Coastal Conservatory with a Glass Ceiling Ideas and Designs

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Stilted orangery with glazed balcony and seaside view
Stilted orangery with glazed balcony and seaside view
Mozolowski & MurrayMozolowski & Murray
Stunning stilted orangery with glazed roof and patio doors opening out to views across the Firth of Forth.
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Paradise Cay Waterfront
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Spectacular 4,656 sqft custom built, 'water front', single level contemporary home with up to 6 bedrooms, 5 baths including a sun filled 15 foot barrel ceiling living-dining-kitchen-family 'great room' plus separate bedroom wings, a large south facing office and family/media room on suite with full bath. Custom built in 2000 and located on an almost half acre ‘cul de sac’ lot with big level lawns, huge slate rear deck, granite built in outdoor kitchen, spa and 220 linear feet of bay front access with straight on marina views and a enormous 100 foot dock. Don’t miss this rarely available single level, contemporary bay front home you have been looking for and will not be available for long once discovered!
Cozy Beach Retreat in Corona Del Mar
Cozy Beach Retreat in Corona Del Mar
McKee & CompanyMcKee & Company
The Sea Ranch
The Sea Ranch
Meredith Gilardoni PhotographyMeredith Gilardoni Photography
Interior design by Marracar Design. Photos by Meredith Gilardoni Photography
East Shelly Extension - Photo by Adam Gibson
East Shelly Extension - Photo by Adam Gibson
Studio Ilk Architecture & InteriorsStudio Ilk Architecture & Interiors
Stilted orangery with glazed balcony and seaside view
Stilted orangery with glazed balcony and seaside view
Mozolowski & MurrayMozolowski & Murray
Stunning stilted orangery with glazed roof and patio doors opening out to views across the Firth of Forth.
Retractable pool enclosure - New Brunswick, Canada by Albixon Canada
Retractable pool enclosure - New Brunswick, Canada by Albixon Canada
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Retractable dome allowing to use the pool in cold weather, protecting water from leaves and debris and working as a safety feature for your swimming pool as well - retractable pool enclosure from ALBIXON CANADA.
Rénovation Arcachonnaise
Rénovation Arcachonnaise
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Beau parquet chêne massif patiné dans les gris, un enduit de chaux ton "ciment" et le reste s'anime presque tout seul avec, Une table en chêne simple et conviviale, différentes assises en rotins, design grillagé une suspension moderne, des plantes bien entendue et le tour est joué !!
East Shelly Extension - Photo by Adam Gibson
East Shelly Extension - Photo by Adam Gibson
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Proyecto de diseño de terraza con pérgola de cristal
Proyecto de diseño de terraza con pérgola de cristal
Sube InteriorismoSube Interiorismo
Proyecto, dirección y ejecución de decoración de terraza con pérgola de cristal, por Sube Interiorismo, Bilbao. Zona de estar con sofá de cuerda modelo Bitta, de Kettal, y butaca en ratán natural modelo Basket, de Kettal. Mesas de centro con patas de roble, modelo LTS System, de Enea Design. Lámpara decorativa de pie, en blanco roto y pantalla en beige claro, para exterior, modelo Atticus, de Bover Barcelona, en Susaeta Iluminación. Lámpara de sobre mesa, portátil, para exterior, en blanco, modelo Koord, de El Torrent, en Susaeta Iluminación. Cojines con tejidos especiales para exteriores de Maria Flora. Estilismo: Sube Interiorismo, Bilbao. www.subeinteriorismo.com Fotografía: Erlantz Biderbost
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ESTINA 八王子ESTINA 八王子
Stilted orangery with glazed balcony and seaside view
Stilted orangery with glazed balcony and seaside view
Mozolowski & MurrayMozolowski & Murray
Stunning stilted orangery with glazed roof and patio doors opening out to views across the Firth of Forth.

Coastal Conservatory with a Glass Ceiling Ideas and Designs

A conservatory, garden room or orangery is a decidedly British and Irish home extension: a room that allows us to enjoy our outdoor space without having to brave the unpredictable weather. Originally a type of glass house or greenhouse where plants could be grown in sheltered conditions, the modern conservatory now offers flexible entertainment space. Your coastal conservatory can serve as an additional living area, a garden room, a spacious dining room or an open-plan kitchen; all flooded with the extra light that a glass extension will give you.

What conservatory style should I choose?

A lean to conservatory is the most straight-forward garden room structure with a slanted roof that appears to lean on the original house wall. If you’re looking for a small conservatory then the simple rectangular design of lean to conservatories makes them ideal for bungalows and properties with small gardens. The Victorian conservatory is the most common style, with an elegant shape which features a rounded end wall. An Edwardian conservatory is built similarly, but with a rectangular shape that is perhaps more space-efficient. L or P-shaped conservatories combine the styles of both Victorian and Edwardian garden rooms, and offer a versatile space that can be split into separate areas. Contemporary garden rooms with large glass walls are fantastic additions to modern homes or extensions and can create stunning exteriors. However, designs like these do use a lot of space and could require special planning permission. If you don’t have space for a large, contemporary garden room and you aren’t a fan of the uPVC conservatory, orangeries or sunrooms may appeal more; the structure is sympathetically designed to appear consistent with the style of the house.

What is an orangery?

They are both glass-walled and -roofed structures, but what is the difference between a conservatory and an orangery? The traditional orangery has a longer history ‐ it became popular in the 17th Century when homeowners wanted a place to grow citrus plants (e.g. orange trees, hence ‘orangery’) and so built structures, either stand alone or incorporated into their homes, with glass walls and roofs, similar to greenhouses. The conservatory is actually believed to have developed from the orangery after the fashion for growing citrus plants died down. However, homeowners still wanted a place to grow other tropical, herb or shrub plants that would allow sun and warmth into the house in summer and allow the plants to survive in winter. Today, the real difference is in the construction. Orangeries are considered traditional extensions with masonry walls and more standard Victorian structures, whereas modern conservatories can be more varied and made of a range of materials, including timber, uPVC or aluminium.

What type of conservatory furniture do I need?

Chances are your conservatory furniture will see a high amount of direct sunlight. Keep this in mind when choosing pieces, since some fabrics and materials can quickly fade or become uncomfortably hot. Outdoor furniture will generally stand up well to the heat and light exposure of sunrooms and orangeries, but don’t be afraid to mix and match with indoor pieces as well. Wicker, seagrass and rattan furniture items are good options, while you might want to steer away from metal and leather pieces which will get hot in the sunlight. Installing conservatory blinds or shades that can be drawn when the room isn't in use is a smart way to prolong the life of your sunroom furniture when the space is not in use.
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